A combined security force in Enugu State is actively searching for gunmen who kidnapped three individuals during a Sunday service at a church in Udi Local Government Area. The task force includes police officers, Forest Guards, and the Neighbourhood Watch Group.
Former presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has criticized the Tinubu administration for attacking the Catholic Church and John Cardinal Onaiyekan. He argued that the current leadership prefers intimidation over addressing the valid criticisms raised by the cleric.
Nyesom Wike’s faction within the Peoples Democratic Party stated that the Independent National Electoral Commission’s recent publication has confirmed their intent to compete in the 2027 presidential election, silencing critics who doubted their participation.
A female driver perished in a solo accident in Lagos after her Toyota Sienna collided with a building. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority confirmed the incident, noting that investigations are ongoing.
In Anambra State, the Agunechemba Security Squad raided militant camps in the Orumba North and South regions. They seized various weapons, including General Purpose Machine Guns and homemade rocket launchers, which were subsequently transferred to the military.
Tragedy struck Zamfara State, where gunmen killed an army officer and a police officer while abducting over 70 residents from Kasuwar Daji village early Sunday morning.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency successfully seized cocaine hidden inside a mortar and a backpack intended for export. Four individuals were apprehended across multiple raids during the operation.
Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso of the Nigeria Democratic Congress officially received several former All Progressives Congress members into his party during a gathering in Kano State.
Nigeria achieved a significant milestone at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, finishing seventh overall. The team earned 24 medals—10 gold, seven silver, and seven bronze—to emerge as the top-performing African nation.
Minister of Defence Christopher Musa honored his mother’s legacy during a workshop in Abuja, noting that she supported their family by selling local snacks. He encouraged citizens to respect those involved in small-scale commerce.
